Writing a manuscript is an accomplishment to be proud of, but transforming your first draft into a polished final draft requires careful editing and revision. Here are some tips to guide you through these crucial stages. Take a Break After finishing your first draft, take a break. Partly because you deserve it, but also because…
Balancing your writing routine with your other everyday responsibilities can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. As a budding novelist, tell me if this sounds familiar: you wake up at dawn, prepare breakfast for the kids, commute to your full-time job, and then squeeze in a few moments to write before collapsing…
Part One: Whose Voice Is It, Anyway? Most people are naturally scared of ghosts. Unfortunately, some businesspeople are naturally scared of ghostwriters as well. Are you? Some professionals think: If I use a ghostwriter, will the work sound like mine? If someone ghostwrites my material, is it my work or theirs? Is using a ghostwriter…
Welcome to my new blog! I’m Sue Toth, owner of Editing By Sue, and I want to help you with all your editorial needs. I want to help you polish your writing, get your manuscript ready to publish, or polish your academic paper so that you’ll ace it.
